Friday, January 24, 2014

Universal Orlando Diagon Alley Announcement & Photos

I have to admit I have been a fan of Universal
Studio’s for many years now (we all know there is more to do in Florida, that
does not involve Pixie dust…) my family and I have loved visiting this great
park. It is filled with amazing rides and nonstop fun. We have not had the
chance to check out the newest edition the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,
this looks amazing! And I simply must try the Butter Beer!

Yesterday I was able to check out the Diagon Alley webcast
announcement, revealed all-new information on The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter – Diagon Alley

With The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, this expansive,
new area will feature something for everyone: a multi-sensory,
multi-dimensional new attraction, spectacularly themed shops and dining.
We are taking guests on an amazing adventure and journey, using powerful
story-telling and innovative technology. In addition, the spectacularly themed
area will double the size of the already sweeping area dedicated to Harry Potter’s
adventures at Universal Orlando, expanding it across both Universal theme
parks. And, just like in the books and films, guests will be able to journey
between London and Hogsmeade aboard The Hogwarts Express.

Concept renderings that were just released

Here’s a press release with more details on what you can
find at Diagon Alley:

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 23, 2014) – Never before has a theme
park created a guest experience like this: you climb aboard the Hogwarts
Express in Hogsmeade and moments later arrive at King’s Cross Station – where
the wonders of London and Diagon Alley unfold before you. And it is all real.

With this summer’s opening of The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter – Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment
will bring even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life inside a new,
magnificently themed area that includes a revolutionary attraction experience,
as well as all-new themed shops and dining.

The two companies today revealed first-ever details about
the new area and the one-of-a-kind adventures it will offer the whole family.
The spectacularly themed environment will double the size of the sweeping area
already dedicated to Harry Potter’s adventures at Universal Orlando, expanding
it across both Universal theme parks.

And – just like in the books and films – guests will be able
to travel between the two areas aboard the iconic Hogwarts Express.

Universal Orlando launched a global phenomenon when it
opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at its Islands of
Adventure theme park in 2010. That area includes the iconic Hogwarts castle –
which houses the groundbreaking Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
attraction – and the village of Hogsmeade. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
– Diagon Alley will be located within Universal Orlando’s second theme park,
Universal Studios, and will create new experiences based on the signature areas
of London, Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley.

Universal’s creative team has been working closely with
Stuart Craig and the production team from the Harry Potter films to make the
new area as authentic and spectacular as possible – just as it did with The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.

The vision for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon
Alley is unprecedented, with Universal Orlando creating the world’s first
centrally themed, multi-park experience.

After arriving at King’s Cross Station aboard the Hogwarts
Express, guests will pass through London and the iconic brick wall archway from
the films into Diagon Alley – a bustling, wizarding hub within a Muggle city.
There will be shops, dining experiences, and a new ride called Harry Potter and
the Escape from Gringotts – a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional journey that
will take theme park attractions to a new level.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will give
visitors the exciting opportunity to:

· Board the Hogwarts Express and journey between London’s
King’s Cross Station (located in Universal Studios Florida) and Hogsmeade
Station (located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure). The journey will be
filled with views of London and the British countryside – as well as a few
surprises. Park-to-park admission is required.

· Experience a groundbreaking new, multi-dimensional thrill
ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, which will place riders in
the middle of an incredible adventure as they navigate their way through the
perils of the Gringotts vaults

· Witness the magical experience of a wand choosing a wizard
at Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC, one of the wizarding world’s
premier wand shops

· Discover the darker side of magic in Knockturn Alley, the
darkest of dark places that features Borgin and Burkes – a shop specializing in
the Dark Arts that will offer a wide variety of Dark objects, such as Death
Eater masks, skulls, and other sinister items

· Explore some of Diagon Alley’s famous shops, including:

o Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, a vibrant shop featuring novelty
items, magical jokes, and toys inspired by the books and films that will amaze
the mischievous child in everyone

o Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions, where guests will
find a variety of wizardwear from Hogwarts school uniform ties, scarves and
jumpers, to authentic wizard’s robes and character costumes

o Magical Menagerie, which features a collection of plush
animals, such as owls and Hippogriffs

· Enjoy traditional British fare that includes favorite
dishes such as fish and chips, bangers and mash and more at the Leaky Cauldron

· Visit Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour for frozen
treats in a variety of tantalizing and unique flavors such as
strawberry-and-peanut-butter ice-cream and many others

· And more!

My daughter is just starting to read these great books, and
she is out of her mindf excited for this new expansion, this is going to be
great!

Make sure to check out the highlights here:

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